Farm Equipment Operator Trainee

Wessuc Inc.•Barrie, ON

21h•CA$24 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

As passionate stewards of our world, Wessuc champions clean water and fertile soil. As we prepare for our upcoming land season from April 1 - November 30 (seasonal position), we are looking for agriculture equipment operators for our land application team. At Wessuc, you’re joining a family-owned and operated company where people come first, and where values like Responsibility, Respect, Balance, and Joy guide everything we do. Our teams contribute to cleaner, greener, and more sustainable communities every day. We encourage enthusiastic and motivated candidates to apply by submitting a resume through the posting or by emailing [email protected] to learn how you can be part of a better future with Wessuc. Our Equipment Operators are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the tractor, dragline and pump equipment, ensuring that the biosolids application process runs smoothly. As a Farm Equipment Operator, you will: Run and maintain a dragline pump; Operate tractors and utilize a dragline system to apply biosolids on agricultural fields; Performing basic preventative maintenance on all field-related equipment (greasing, oil changes, fluid top-ups); Ensuring that work is done in a safe and efficient manner on spread sites; Using GPS and iPad technology to spread materials evenly and consistently throughout the field; Assisting the field operations team in site setup, tear down, and cleanup; Understanding of the Nutrient Management Act and MOE guidelines and procedures as it relates to application of biosolids; Willingness to participate in projects in other Wessuc divisions.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in the agriculture industry preferred
Experience operating and maintaining tractors/heavy equipment is an asset
Valid G or G2 license
Safety certifications, such as Working at Heights and CPR are considered an asset
IT literate, able to understand, record and manage data across different software platforms
Flexibility to work a varied schedule, work can include 12+ hour days

Responsibilities

Run and maintain a dragline pump
Operate tractors and utilize a dragline system to apply biosolids on agricultural fields
Performing basic preventative maintenance on all field-related equipment (greasing, oil changes, fluid top-ups)
Ensuring that work is done in a safe and efficient manner on spread sites
Using GPS and iPad technology to spread materials evenly and consistently throughout the field
Assisting the field operations team in site setup, tear down, and cleanup
Understanding of the Nutrient Management Act and MOE guidelines and procedures as it relates to application of biosolids
Willingness to participate in projects in other Wessuc divisions